The average train between South Shields and Gloucester takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from South Shields to Gloucester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between South Shields and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields to Gloucester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Gloucester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
South Shields to Gloucester train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Gloucester train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Gloucester station.
The distance between South Shields and Gloucester is 352.5 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Gloucester via Central Station, Newcastle, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 28m.